Joseph James Potocnak
Joseph James Potocnak SCI (born May 13, 1933 in Berwick ) is former bishop of De Aar .
Life
Joseph James Potocnak joined the Congregation of Dehonians at and received on 21 September 1966, the priestly ordination . John Paul II appointed him Bishop of De Aar on January 23, 1992.
The Archbishop of Cape Town , Lawrence Patrick Henry , donated him episcopal ordination on May 1 of the same year ; Co- consecrators were Everardus Antonius M. Baaij SCI, Bishop Emeritus of Aliwal , Joseph Anthony De Palma SCI, Bishop Emeritus of De Aar, and Fritz Lobinger , Bishop of Aliwal .
On July 17, 2009, Pope Benedict XVI. his age-related retirement.
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Anthony De Palma SCI |
Bishop of De Aar 1992–2009 |
Adam Leszek Musiałek SCI |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Potocnak, Joseph James |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American religious, bishop emeritus of De Aar |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 13, 1933 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Berwick |